Sunday, 19 July 2015

Which Kawartha Lakes Optometrist Would You Recommend for Children?

Kawartha Lakes Mums received a query on Facebook this week from Mallory Smith asking for opinions on Optometrists. We are sharing her question, as well as helpful links to Doctors of Optometry, info about free glasses for children, eye care savings and a few fun links.FTC Disclosure: Kawartha Lakes Mums welcomes family friendly advertising including affiliate links that meet our editorial guidelines. This helps us put food on our table at no additional cost to our readers.

Kawartha Lakes Kid needs Optometrist

Mallory writes

Hey mums, I recently moved to Lindsay and I am looking for an excellent optometrist for my 4-year-old daughter. She has been complaining of a pain in her eye. She has never seen an optometrist before and will probably be hesitant at the very least. any recommendations would he very helpful. TIA

Canadian Doctors of Optometry practicing in City of Kawartha Lakes

There are several Canadian Doctors of Optometry with practices in City of Kawartha Lakes that are listed on the Canadian Doctors of Optometry website. Which of these doctors would you recommend to Mallory?- See links in related links below.

Getting Ontario Eye Care Coverage:

Eye See Eye Learn - Free Glasses for Children

Eye See Eye Learn - New free eye care program for young children beginning school.

As of July 1, 2015, Junior Kindergarten (born 2011) children enrolled in Junior Kindergarten in Ontario are able to participate in the Eye See...Eye Learn® program for the 2015/2016 school year: Simply click the “Find an Optometrist Locator” link below in related links and contact a local participating optometrist to have your child’s Eye See…Eye Learn® exam by June 30, 2016.
Remember to take your child’s health card with you on the day of the exam.
It’s that easy!
Participating children who require a pair of glasses will receive one pair free of charge courtesy of corporate partners Nikon Lenswear and OGI Eyewear. The frames are fashionable and are made with high quality and impact resistant polycarbonate lenses. This program is made possible with funding assistance from the Government of Ontario.OHIP : Ontario Health Insurance Plan covers an eye examination once a year for persons under 20 or 65 and over. OHIP also covers a major eye exam once every 12 months for persons aged 20 - 64 who have medical conditions requiring regular eye examinations such as diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, cataract, retinal disease, amblyopia, visual field defects, corneal disease, strabismus. Your family physician can also refer you for an eye exam. In addition people on income assistance through the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works or the Family Benefits Program receive coverage for routine eye examinations once every two years.

Gift of Sight Program: The Gift of Sight Program aka One Sight is available in many Ontario communities, but we do not know if it is available in City of Kawartha Lakes. This program provides prescription eyewear to low-income working individuals/families NOT on social assistance, ODSP, nor having benefit plans through Indian Affairs, Veteran Affairs or personal plans in need of glasses. The application is usually made through your local Community Care office.

Blue Cross: If you are self-employed, or an employer looking for group benefits, Blue Cross offers some vision care and eye exam benefits. See Blue Cross Heath Plans link in related links below for Details.

Vision Rebates and Coupons

Mystery Shopping:

Yes, you can get paid a rebate for writing reports on your customer care experience at some Vision Chain stores. If you are interested in Mystery Shopping vision shops, remember to never pay for Mystery Shopping leads. Mystery Shopping 4 Canada offers good Vision Shop Tips

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